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Offshore accommodation company CBED has won a contract with rsted to provide its services for offshore wind farms Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 in Germany.

After completing the current project on DanTysk and Sandbank offshore wind farms, CBED will move on to join the commissioning of two new offshore wind farms, Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3, in 2024.

With this new commissioning project with rsted, CBED secures full activity from Q1 until end of Q4 in 2024 for its walk-to-work service operation vessel, Wind Innovation.

The contract starts in direct continuation of the current DanTysk and Sandbank contract, expected to be completed in Q4 2023. The value of the contract was not disclosed.

The Gode Wind 3 offshore wind farm is expected to be fully commissioned by end of 2024, with Borkum Riffgrund 3 following in early 2025.

Daniel Alon, General Manager, CBED: "We are glad to once again be working with rsted, this time on a combined project. With her 80 single cabins and option of 105 quests in total, Wind Innovation stands out in the market, and we look forward to welcome new guests living comfortably on board our vessel and using our walk-to-work gangway to get directly to work on the wind turbines.

"During the project, the offshore operations will also benefit from Wind Innovations adjustable pedestal gangway, allowing the flexibility of connecting to transition pieces of different heights across the two involved wind farms.

"Wind Innovation can operate as low as 11,95 m (LAT) from the lowest operation level up to 26,45 m (HAT) from the highest operating level."

Both Gode Wind 3 (242 MW) and Borkum Riffgrund 3 (900 MW) offshore wind farms are located in the German North Sea, close to the existing offshore wind farms Gode Wind 1 and 2 and Borkum Riffgrund 1 and 2.

The two offshore wind farms will consist of 107 wind turbines in total, with 24 for Gode Wind 3 and the remaining 83 wind turbines for the Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm.

With its 900 MW, Borkum Riffgrund will be Germany's largest offshore wind farm to date, and combined, the two wind farms will provide electricity to well over one million homes.

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Brisbane-headquartered Orchid Energy has announced that it is in the early stages of investigating the potential for a multi-gigawatt portfolio of fixed and floating offshore wind projects off Queensland, Australia.

Orchid Energys plans are focused on three priority projects suitable for the deployment of large-scale offshore wind projects two projects off the coast of Gladstone which could have up to 6 GW of capacity and a 4 GW floating wind project located approximately 30 kilometres from shore off southeast Queensland with good proximity to the Port of Brisbane.

Clint Purkiss, Chief Executive Officer of Orchid Energy said that the company has been working for the past 18 months to identify appropriate sites to host quality offshore wind projects and contribute to Queenslands energy transformation journey.

While Queensland is yet to be nominated as a region suitable for offshore wind development, Orchid Energy said it believes offshore wind is a feasible option for balancing the spread of onshore clean energy projects and offering a robust means of contributing to the Queensland Governments target to deliver 22 GW of new renewable capacity by 2035.

Purkiss added, that these large-scale offshore wind projects will also bring long-term economic and social value for Queensland through industry stimulation, regional growth, and ongoing jobs in the clean energy sector.

These projects will also add to Queenslands planned $62 billion in renewable energy investments and stimulate the development of new, profitable and resilient supply chains when you account for the phenomenal volume of materials, components and skills required to deploy such large scale technology at sea, Orchid Energys CEO said.

According to the press release, the company is currently working through detailed technical and environmental analysis of potential project constraints and design options to ensure projects coexist with existing marine users and environments, including the Great Barrier Reef.

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Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT has signed multi-year framework agreements with offshore installation firms Allseas and Heerema Marine Contractors for transport and installation of at least fourteen 2-gigawatt (2GW) offshore platforms.

The fourteen 2GW converter stations will be installed in the Dutch and German parts of the North Sea.

The framework agreement covers at least twenty-eight slots until 2031; fourteen slots for transport and installation of a jacket and fourteen slots for transport and installation of a topside.

Heerema will deploy the Semi-Submersible Crane Vessel (SSCV) Sleipniras well as an owned floatover barge; Allseas will use its single-lift installation vessel Pioneering Spirit for the installation of the jackets and topsides.

Sleipnir has previously installed the Hollandse Kust Alpha and Beta jackets for TenneT in the Dutch North Sea.

Both vessels have been used several times in recent years to install jackets and topsides for TenneT in the Dutch and German North Sea.

Heerema has been awarded about 60% of the available slots, while Allseas has been awarded approximately 40% of the slots.

Slots for future projects after 2031 can also be added to the awarded contracts. The awarded slots are not linked to specific 2 GW projects. The HVDC suppliers building the jackets and topsides for TenneT (Hitachi Energy/Petrofac, GE/Sembcorp, GE/McDermott and Siemens/Dragados) can choose from the suppliers whereby Heerema and Allseas can install both jackets and topsides.

Boskalis will act as a subcontractor to Allseas, building one or two new transport vessels specifically for the 2GW Program that will meet the most stringent future legislation standards on sustainability and emissions.

Tim Meyerjrgens, COO at TenneT says, "With this agreement we secure global marine transport and the heaviest offshore installation capacity in the market for our HVDC partners while expanding transport capacity in the market. We are proud to have signed this framework agreements with these Dutch and Swiss-Dutch suppliers. These European partners once again prove that they are global market leaders in offshore transport and installation. They have the equipment to carry out projects of such magnitude safely and successfully."

Pieter Heerema, Allseas President, said: We are delighted that Allseas superior single-lift technology has been selected to help TenneT realise its ambitious 2GW Program, and play a key role in Europes energy transition.

Pioneering Spirit TenneT

"When my father, Edward Heerema, devised the single-lift concept in 1987, no one could have envisioned it would be deployed for a landmark offshore energy project of such strategic importance four decades later. Pioneering Spirits unique transport and installation capability has been used to great effect to deliver critical assets for offshore wind developments across Europe. The ships large lift capacity and high workability ensure that the installations can be safely performed all year round, creating maximum flexibility in the vast and complex building schedules. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with TenneT and getting started on this prestigious project.

Jeroen van Oosten, Heeremas Chief Commercial Officer said: We are proud to be selected to work alongside TenneT to deliver clean energy for the Netherlands and Germany. The award of this framework agreement is an important showcase of the benefits of forming trust-based partnerships between clients and contractors. To ensure clean energy demands are met, there should be a continued focus on collaborative, forward-looking agreements that recognize the need to secure transport and installation capacity.

Ostend Declaration

Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway and the United Kingdom signed the Ostend Declaration at the North Sea Energy Summit in April 2023.

In this declaration, the countries agreed to jointly install at least 120 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power capacity by 2030. TenneT, Europe's leading offshore transmission system operator, will account for about one-third of this volume, or 40 GW of grid connections. To this end, TenneT is building offshore grid connection systems in Germany and the Netherlands with a total capacity of 20 GW each.

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PublishedMay 16, 2023 9:13 PM by The Maritime Executive

Accelerating, enabling and supporting the rapid development of offshore wind will be front of mind at the First Nor-Shipping Offshore Wind Conference, with a diverse array of industry leaders centre stage to discuss the latest demands, innovations and segment trends. Taking place on 7 June at the main Nor-Shipping exhibition facilities in Lillestrm, Norway, the breakthrough initiative is a collaboration between Nor-Shipping and Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP).

Powerful participants

The half day conference, running between 12.00 and 16.00, will mix networking and knowledge sharing with a lively mix of presentations and panel discussions.

Participants span a broad spectrum of offshore wind development, support and service, including names such as: Stuart Fitzgerald, CEO, Seaway7; Mikkel Gleerup, CEO, Cadeler; Alexandra Koefoed, CEO, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier; Kent Vinkel, CEO, Windspider; Hugo Bouvy, Managing Director, DEME Offshore; Tone Lunde Bakker, CEO, Export Finance Norway; and many more.

The need for such an event, says Jon Dugstad, Director Wind, NORWEP, is crystal clear.

Pathways to success

He comments: The ambition, and opportunity, with offshore wind is growing all the time, but we need to secure the pathways for translating that into business, and energy, reality. This conference will address key issues and trends, engaging global business leaders and experts to assess the optimal ways to unlock value.

Well be looking at the crucial role maritime has to play in enabling developments highlighting critical offshore competencies and assets, such as those offered by NORWEP members assessing how to get the supply chain primed for a rapidly progressing industry. The latest technologies, sustainability issues, capacity questions and the drives for efficiency will all be under the spotlight. We believe theres something for everyone with an interest in this essential renewable energy sector.

Crucial role

Key sessions will invite the experts to consider how maritime can meet the demands of a segment that wants to go higher, further, faster, more!, trailblazing solutions for installation and operations, how to minimise the industrys carbon footprint, and the role Norway has to play in supporting the industry, in Europe and beyond. Clarksons and Global Centres of Excellence; Ocean Technologies and Maritime Cleantech are also collaborating on the initiative.

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Offshore wind has a crucial role to play in delivering secure, sustainable energy supplies to power a greener tomorrow, comments Sidsel Norvik, Director, Nor-Shipping. But to achieve our aims we need to foster the right relationships and really understand the complex, evolving demands of a variety of stakeholder groups. Thats why working in #PartnerShip, the main theme of Nor-Shipping 2023, is central to success here.

With this is mind were delighted to join with NORWEP on this first-of-its-kind endeavour, cementing strong links between our traditional maritime audience and our growing base of energy partners and supporters. The high quality line-up of speakers, and the fact that tickets are selling out so fast, is a testimony to just how strongly people support this drive. Its going to be a fantastic event, for a segment with truly outstanding potential. See you there!

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Nor-Shipping runs from 6-9 June, bringing the global maritime and ocean industries together at venues across Oslo and Lillestrm.

In addition to 22,000m2 of exhibition space, a host of social, networking and knowledge sharing activities are planned, including the Ocean Leadership Conference, the Blue Talks, the first Offshore Aquaculture Conferences, the 2ndMaritime Hydrogen Conference, The Nor-Shipping BBQ, the Fourth International Autonomy Summit, the [emailprotected] social scene, and much more.

For the full Nor-Shipping 2023 programme, and all ticket details, please seewww.nor-shipping.com.

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SCHENECTADY General Electric and two major unions have reached a labor peace agreement for facilities the company wants to build for offshore wind equipment manufacturing at the Port of Coeymans.

Should GE power subsidiaries get enough orders, they plan to build turbine blades and nacelles the housings that contain electric generating equipment for wind power projects off the Long Island coast. New York state is promoting the use of wind power as one of the ways to cut greenhouse gases in power generation. The state has set out ambitious goals for developing green, carbon-free energy and offshore wind is key to that plan.

GE says the manufacturing plants could create 870 jobs.

The company said it reached an agreement with the IUE-CWA unions in which GE would remain neutral during the labor organizing process for the plants.

Approximately 825 of GE Vernovas U.S. employees including about 700 in New York are represented by contracts with the IUE-CWA.

The agreement aims to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operations of the manufacturing facilities.

As a leader in the U.S. wind industry and the company that introduced the first 12MW + offshore wind turbine, GE Vernova is pleased to have worked with the IUE-CWA on this labor peace agreement associated with our proposal to build two, state-of-the-art offshore wind factories in New York, officials from GE and the unions said in a joint statement.

Our organizations have a long history of working together and share common goals of addressing climate change and creating offshore wind manufacturing opportunities in New York state, GE Vernova President Scott Strazik added.

Vernova is the name of the power portion of GE that will be split off into a separate company early next year. The conglomerate recently decided to split its aviation and power generation units into two separate firms.

This forward-looking, historic agreement reflects the commitment of both IUE-CWA members and GE to addressing climate change and ensuring that green jobs are good jobs. IUE-CWA President Carl Kennebrew said.

In January, GE submitted a plan to New York to construct the two new manufacturing facilities in New York if it wins a sufficient volume of orders from customers in the states ongoing solicitation for up to 4.6 gigawatts of offshore wind.

In addition to 870 direct jobs, around 1,000 construction jobs and 1,400 other indirect jobs would be generated by the projects.

Additionally, GEs proposal includes a program called Pathways to Wind that will give historically underserved communities across the Capital Region exposure, education, and training in the offshore wind industry.

IUE-CWA is the industrial division of the Communications Workers of America. It represents 40,000 workers.

President Joe Biden issued a statement Monday saying his "'Investing in America' agenda has already brought in more than $470 billion in private sector manufacturing investments, and has helped make America a leader in clean energy for years ahead. We are creating good-paying jobs that Americans can raise a family on, and the opportunity to join a union will help ensure hardworking Americans continue to get paid what they deserve, and boost our local economies."

Biden commended IUE-CWA and General Electrict "for working toward a future where unions help build the middle class again, and the middle class rebuilds America."

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Concerns have been raised that the installation of the monopiles of the Vesterhav North wind farm offshore Denmark could cause a small pod of dolphins to leave the area. The dolphins have, however, neither left the area nor have they changed their behaviour, Vattenfall, the owner and developer of the wind farm, said.

In 2020, wildlife and underwater photographer Lars Mikkelsen discovered a pod of seven Common Bottlenose dolphins during a sailing trip in the canal between the North Sea and the Limfjord at the Danish coastal town of Thyborn. Since then, Mikkelsen has been closely following the dolphins that are rare guests in the seas around Denmark.

The small pod of dolphins has for the past three years established residence in the area of the Danish part of the North Sea where Vattenfall is constructing its Vesterhav offshore wind farms.

So, when concerns were raised that the installation of the wind farms monopiles could cause the dolphins to leave the area, Vattenfall initiated a collaborative monitoring effort. Fortunately, it showed that the dolphins were still present and have not changed behaviour after completion of the monopile installation.

Vattenfall said the company is committed to preserving marine life and that it takes the biodiversity crisis just as seriously as the climate crisis. Therefore, the company said that it had already implemented a series of measures to reduce noise caused by pile driving and its potential effect on biodiversity.

Hydro Sound Dumper System

By the end of this year, the 21 turbines from Vesterhav Nord offshore wind farm will supply enough fossil-free electricity to meet the consumption needs of 180,000 Danish households. As part of the construction phase, monopiles are hammered into the seabed using a hydro sound damper system, which is a physical screen deployed around the pile to absorb noise.

The pile driving begins at reduced force, which is gradually increased to give marine mammals such as seals and porpoises an opportunity to move away from the area before noise levels reach a maximum.

At the same time, Vattenfall has also measured the underwater noise approximately 750 metres from the pile-driving site to ensure the noise stays below the desired levels.

When the work driving down the wind farms foundations approached, Lars Mikkelsen contacted Vattenfall as he was concerned that the underwater noise could disturb the dolphins at Thyborn. Vattenfall and Mikkelsen quickly reached an agreement with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) to carry out additional noise measurements in the canal at about 11.5 kilometres from the construction site.

Dolphins Unaffected by Construction Activities

To understand the dolphins response to the construction activities, Vattenfall collaborated with Mikkelsen and the University of Southern Denmark. The underwater sound measurements and observations took place over several days during construction in April 2023.

University of Southern Denmark has measured the noise levels during piling in the area where the dolphins are typically found. At the same time, our local partner Lars Mikkelsen has observed the dolphins behaviour. What the results indicate is that the dolphins are still there and that they dont seem to have changed behaviour during or after construction, says Matthieu Povidis-Delefosse, a marine biologist at Vattenfall.

When Vesterhav Nord is put into operation later this year, marine mammals are likely to visit the offshore wind farm.

Evidence of sightings of whales, porpoises, and dolphins at our offshore wind farm indicates that marine mammals are not deterred by operating offshore wind farms, and in some case can even be attracted to them, said Povidis-Delefosse.

An offshore wind farm can function as an artificial reef, and due to the offshore wind farm it is protected from activities such as bottom trawling. These conditions allow fish to thrive with potential benefit for marine species at the top of the food chain such as seals, porpoises, and dolphins.

Vattenfall is developing Vesterhav North (Nord) simultaneously with the Vesterhav Syd (South) offshore wind farm.

The two wind farms will comprise 41 Siemens Gamesa 8.4 MW wind turbines and have a combined capacity of 344 MW. The wind farms are scheduled to be commissioned by the end of this year.

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Local people across Aberdeenshire have the opportunity to find out more about the proposed MarramWind floating offshore windfarm being developed by ScottishPower Renewables and Shell at a public drop-in event in Peterhead on Friday (19 May).

By Morag Kuc

Published 17th May 2023, 12:10 BST

MarramWind which could be one of the first commercial-scale floating offshore windfarms in the world will be located 75km off the north-east coast of Aberdeenshire. With a proposed capacity of 3.5 GW, it could produce enough homegrown green electricity to power the equivalent of more than 3.5 million homes.

The public drop-in day the first for the project takes place at the Scottish Maritime Academy, South Road, Peterhead, from 1pm-7pm on Friday, May 19.

The community are invited to meet the project team and learn about the proposals for MarramWind at this early stage of development.

MarramWind Project Director, Richard Eakin, said: While its still early days for the project, we want to give local people and businesses the opportunity to be informed and involved, so we look forward to seeing as many people as possible coming along.

MarramWind will play an important part in tackling climate change by increasing local production of renewable electricity and helping increase the UKs energy security. Through this project, we want to help make a positive and lasting difference for those who live and work in the local region as the UK makes the transition to a cleaner energy future.

This is the first engagement event were hosting in Aberdeenshire, so whether youre interested in exploring job or supply chain opportunities, or just want to know more about what this exciting project could mean for the region, come along to meet the MarramWind team and find out more.

Anyone unable to attend the event can keep up to date with the latest news at the MarramWind website: http://www.marramwind.co.uk.

Formal public consultation on a more advanced project design for the windfarm will also get underway later in the year.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released Safety Alert 463: Adaptation and Modification of Tool Results in Injury.

The alert describes how a worker was recently injured while attempting to install a hydraulic line on a pipe handling machine during offshore energy operations. The worker determined the combination wrench on hand was too long for the job and therefore placed it into a vice to manually shorten the length by using a hacksaw.

The worker subsequently cut a gloved hand with the sharp edge of the altered wrench handle, resulting in a laceration requiring sutures.

The operators Incident Investigation Team identified the following causal factors:

The worker did not pause or stop work to consult with a supervisor when the job scope changed and/or the proper tool was unavailable. The decision to modify the combination wrench was not discussed with the supervisor before modifying the tool.

The worker did not explore the potential for other avenues and/or options for locating the proper tools (i.e., checking with other work groups).

A proper wrench that would fit in the tight area was not readily available on the rig floor.

When the worker decided to alter the hand tool, they chose a readily available hand saw versus a more appropriate/potentially safer method, i.e. a bandsaw.

BSEE recommends that operators and their contractors consider reviewing safety alerts with all relevant employees, review the corrective actions implemented by the operator and ensure proper tools are available.

It also recommends reviewing all Hazard Analysis policies and procedures to ensure hazard identification and mitigation card / compass card is used and understood.

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Vard, one of the major global shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed a contract for the design and construction of two hybrid-electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) including the option of two more vessels for UK-based Purus Wind, which provides low-carbon maritime energy transportation and infrastructure systems to support the growing offshore wind sector.

Vard and Purus Wind, a subsidiary of Purus Marine, have developed a tailor-made design to get benefits such as a hull optimized for low fuel consumption and resistance, as well as high operability and comfort. The design is prepared for using methanol in future operations and together with the hybrid-electric system, it is possible for the vessels to run emissions-free for periods of time.

The vessels are prepared for charging at sea so they can be connected to the power grid in the wind farm or harbor to charge batteries regularly without having to go ashore. The goal is to power operations with a minimum of additional energy sources to secure environmental benefits. The ships will join the shipowners fleet in 2Q 2025 and 2Q 2026 respectively. The project is awarded funding by the Norwegian Governments Green Platform Initiative.

Pierroberto Folgiero, Chief Executive Officer of Fincantieri, commented: This further order for two vessels, plus two as an option, for the offshore wind sector, represents a very clear confirmation of the solidity of the market and of the technological and industrial leaders whose development will be strengthened in the new industrial plan.

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San Francisco and Mendocino California Recreational Groundfish Offshore-Only Season and Northern All-Depth Season Opens May 15

The recreational groundfish offshore-only season will open on May 15, 2023 in the San Francisco (Point Arena to Pigeon Point) and Mendocino (Cape Mendocino to Point Arena) Groundfish Management Areas (GMA) where, for the first time in over two decades, anglers can enjoy fishing for groundfish in deeper offshore waters. The new offshore-only season will be in effect seaward (away from land) of the50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) boundary line, defined by a series of straight lines connecting specific coordinates. This change will provide access to healthy deeper water shelf (PDF) and slope (PDF) rockfish species and lingcod while prohibiting the take and/or possession ofnearshore rockfish species (PDF), cabezon and greenlings.

Anglers are encouraged to learn nearshore rockfish species (PDF) and groundfish identification skills as retention or possession of nearshore rockfish species during the offshore-only season is prohibited. Take of bronzespotted rockfish, cowcod and yelloweye rockfish continues to be prohibited year-round in all areas and depths.

In the Northern GMA (California-Oregon state line to Cape Mendocino), the recreational groundfish all-depth" season will be open from May 15 through Oct. 15 and will allow access to nearshore rockfish (PDF), cabezon, and greenling along with deeper shelf (PDF) and slope (PDF) rockfish species and lingcod. From July 16 through Dec. 31 the San Francisco and Mendocino GMAs will change to an all-depth season as well. The authorization to fish for groundfish in the offshore or all-depth seasons do not supersede state and federal marine protected areas or other special area closures. Anglers can view closed areas utilizing CDFWsOcean Sport Fishing Interactive Web Map.

Note that if you are leaving from a port in a closed or partially closed GMA, you may not be able to transit back with fish taken in an adjacent GMA. Per CCR T14 27.20(b)(1)(A) and 27.20(c), when a species or species group is closed to take and/or possession in part of a GMA, that species or species group may be possessed aboard a vessel in transit through the part of the GMA that is closed if there is no fishing gear deployed in the water. However, that vessel cannot transit into another GMA if that entire GMA is closed to the take of the species or species groups that are in possession onboard the vessel, regardless of where the fish were taken or if fishing gear was deployed or not. For example, the Central GMA is open in alldepths and all groundfish species may be taken and possessed in the area from May 1 through Sept. 30. From May 15 through July 15, the San Francisco GMA is open only seaward of 50 fathomsand per CCR T14 27.35(b)(2)(B) the take and/or possession of nearshore rockfish, cabezon or greenlings is prohibited in the entire GMA. An angler may not legally take and retain nearshore rockfish, cabezon or greenlings onboard a vessel in the open Central GMA and then transit into the San Francisco GMA during this time. However, they can legally take and retain shelf and slope rockfish and lingcod in the Central GMA and then transit into the San Francisco GMA during this time. Between July 16 and Sept. 30, when both the San Francisco and Central GMAs have the same all-depth and groundfish regulations, anglers may fish and transit between GMAs.

Similarly, anglers should exercise caution if transiting between the Northern and Mendocino GMA. The Northern GMA is open in all depths and all groundfish species may be taken and possessed in the area from May 15 through Oct. 15. From May 15 through July 15, the Mendocino GMA is open only seaward of 50 fathoms and per CCR T14 27.30(b)(2)(B) the take and/or possession of nearshore rockfish, cabezon or greenlings is prohibited in the entire GMA. An angler may not legally take and retain nearshore rockfish, cabezon or greenlings onboard a vessel in the open Northern GMA and then transit into the Mendocino GMA during this time. Between July 16 and Oct. 15, when both the Northern and Mendocino GMAs have the same all-depth and groundfish regulations, anglers may fish and transit between GMAs.

Regulations provide an exemption for divers and shore-based anglers from the boat-based season restrictions affecting rockfish and other federally managed groundfish and allows for year-round diving and shore-based angling.

All recreational GMAs in California are scheduled for up to five and a half months of all-depth fishing time in 2023. The 2023 fishing seasons for the GMAs are:

For more detailed information on the new 2023 recreational groundfish regulations visit CDFWs2023 Summary of Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations web page. For information on groundfish fishery science, management and other frequently asked questions, please visitCDFWs Marine Region Groundfish web page.

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